CBG
Cambridge
United Kingdom
9,154 km
5,688 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
9,154 km
5,688 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
47°
northeast

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CBG PVG
Airport Name Cambridge Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CBG PVG
ICAO Code EGSC ZSPD
City Cambridge Shanghai
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 47 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.200000, 0.180000 31.140000, 121.810000

Cambridge (CBG) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cambridge Airport (CBG) in Cambridge, United Kingdom to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 9,154 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Cambridge, it's 02:43 in Shanghai. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Cambridge (CBG) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cambridge Airport (CBG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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